Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
As a Head of CQV Integrated Biologics (80-100%) (m/f/d) in Visp, Switzerland, you will oversee the strategic planning, leadership, and execution of CQV activities to ensure biotech manufacturing systems meet regulatory and operational standards. This role requires strong leadership and deep expertise in GMP environments to guide cross-functional teams in delivering compliant, efficient facility start-ups and ongoing validation.

• Lead a team of senior CQV experts, overseeing all aspects of human resource management including qualification, development, mentoring, hiring, pay decisions, and team issues, in alignment with the head of engineering biologics
• Set up and manage a local group of CQV experts for biologics facilities, providing support to future operations users during periodic qualification.
• Collaborate with your team on capital investment projects and improve operations teams with your expert CQV knowledge.
• Engage in planning CQV activities to ensure accurate operations and resources are available for each project step, serving as the facilitator for all key collaborators.
• Securing operations input to CQ (gate keeper), definition and standardization of PQ approach
• Build and manage a pool of external resources and capabilities to support CQV operations.
• Promote Lonza’s culture of openness, cooperative teamwork, and continuous improvement even beyond your immediate responsibilities.